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The Basics, Starting Out
ok, what do I need for a decent priced long range elk gun?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 96621" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>One thing that hasn't been determined is how far is Long range? big difference between 500yds and 1500yds.</p><p></p><p>In my case, I have a personal limit of my Leica 800 which will read to around 950yds. Most of my LR hunting is going to be inside 800yds.</p><p></p><p>My choice is a Savage 110 in 7RM. Even with a 24" barrel, this barrel spits them out at near STW velocities. I shoot the 162gr SST and Amax. SST for close range, Amax for far.</p><p></p><p>With the ballistics these bullets give, there is little issue with boiler room shots are far as I can range. Ballistics that I feel are superior to a similar model in 300WM.</p><p></p><p>I have owned a few Savage rifles and these things shoot extremely well. As well as many custom rifles and certainly better then most factory. </p><p></p><p>I and many others up here have really enjoyed these value rifles. There is little reason with your budget you can't get a complete rig with money to spare.</p><p></p><p>Have a good look at the Elite 4200 line of scopes. I think you will be impressed and they are most certainly affordable. The new gen Nikon Buckmaster SF are also very nice value.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you bed those Savages and tune or replace that trigger (unless accutrigger). Set up with weaver bases and Burris sig rings w/inserts, you have the makings of a great rifle.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 96621, member: 8947"] One thing that hasn't been determined is how far is Long range? big difference between 500yds and 1500yds. In my case, I have a personal limit of my Leica 800 which will read to around 950yds. Most of my LR hunting is going to be inside 800yds. My choice is a Savage 110 in 7RM. Even with a 24" barrel, this barrel spits them out at near STW velocities. I shoot the 162gr SST and Amax. SST for close range, Amax for far. With the ballistics these bullets give, there is little issue with boiler room shots are far as I can range. Ballistics that I feel are superior to a similar model in 300WM. I have owned a few Savage rifles and these things shoot extremely well. As well as many custom rifles and certainly better then most factory. I and many others up here have really enjoyed these value rifles. There is little reason with your budget you can't get a complete rig with money to spare. Have a good look at the Elite 4200 line of scopes. I think you will be impressed and they are most certainly affordable. The new gen Nikon Buckmaster SF are also very nice value. Make sure you bed those Savages and tune or replace that trigger (unless accutrigger). Set up with weaver bases and Burris sig rings w/inserts, you have the makings of a great rifle. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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